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Inside the cockpit shows how many instruments had to be checked and restored where necessary.


The landing gear now attached to the airframe as the restoration progresses.


The Hurricane’s relative simplicity of design was a big help to the team of Volunteers, though this was by no means an easy restoration. Originally, the plan had been to complete the aircraft to the point where it was suitable for ground running if an appropriate engine could be found, and happily in late 2004 a Rolls-Royce Merlin II engine was loaned to


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A suitable Merlin V12 engine was loaned to the Museum in 2004. It’s seen here being installed by Volunteers in 2015 for the third time.


the Museum. With this, the goal shifted to rebuild Z2389 as an aircraft capable of moving under its own power, even if it would never fly again. ‘Getting the aircraft prepared for the


proposed engine running was one of the most satisfying parts so far for me,’ says Bob. ‘The other element of this project that has been hugely rewarding is the


BROOKLANDS BULLETIN | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2020


interaction with the rest of the team. On the other hand, the most challenging aspect has been obtaining the correct parts.’ Even with more than 14,500 Hurricanes originally built, finding the right parts for a MkIIA model that are also in serviceable condition has been very trying. There have been many other challenges too, including the wings that


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